Articles for category: Conflicts and Wars

A Kh-47M2 Kinzhal air-launched ballistic missile mounted beneath a Russian MiG-31K aircraft. The missile is designed for hypersonic speeds exceeding Mach 10 and precision engagement of high-value targets.

Russia’s Missile Production and Costs: Insights from Reported Leaked Documents

A Ukrainian source has reportedly obtained access to classified Russian documents detailing procurement contracts for a wide range of missile systems. While the authenticity of the documents remains unverified and the files themselves have not been made public, the information offers a detailed look into Russia’s missile production volumes, costs, and modernization priorities for 2024–2026. ...

Russian soldiers moving through an underground pipeline during operations in the Pokrovsk direction.

The Emergence of the “Pipe War” in Eastern Ukraine

In recent months, an unusual tactic has gained attention on the battlefield: the so-called “pipe war.” This method involves the use of underground pipelines for troop movements, allowing forces to bypass enemy surveillance and drone threats. The latest reports indicate that Russian troops have revived this tactic in the Pokrovsky direction, raising new challenges for ...

U.S. Army soldier in front of a THAAD launcher ready to counter ballistic missile threats in the CENTCOM region.

The US is Expanding its THAAD Missile Defense System Base in Israel, Increasing the Number of Launch Sites from Six to Eleven

The deployment and expansion of missile defense systems in the Middle East has long been a strategic priority for the United States. Recent developments confirm that the US military is upgrading its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) presence in Israel, expanding the number of active launch sites from six to eleven. This step comes ...

Burning Russian Mi-8 helicopter after FPV drone strike

Ukrainian FPV Drone Strikes Russian Mi-8 Helicopter in Rare Midair Incident

First Recorded FPV Drone Attack on a Helicopter In a highly unusual battlefield event, a Ukrainian FPV drone struck a Russian Mi-8 helicopter during flight. The impact ignited a fire on board, forcing the pilots to carry out an emergency crash landing. Despite the blaze, the crew successfully brought the aircraft down, where infantry units ...